Security Training, Education & Communication Specialist - UK in Reading

Leonardo is an international industrial group, one of the leading global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships.

We are seeking a Security Training, Education & Communication Specialist for our office in Reading, UK.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE: The Training, Education and Communications Specialist leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of security training and awareness programmes within the organisation. The role is responsible for developing high-impact training content, promoting targeted awareness campaigns, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that security messages are clear, consistent, and effective in changing behaviours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support to the Programme: Contribute to maintaining the security training roadmap and annual educational plan. Support the definition of training objectives, scope, and success metrics of programmes, in line with business priorities and security maturity goals. Supervise methodologies, curricular frameworks, and delivery standards for training and awareness initiatives.
• Design and Delivery of Training: Manage end-to-end training programmes, including needs analysis, content development, delivery, and post-training evaluation. Coordinate with business units, security teams, and external partners to provide engaging and role-specific training experiences. Oversee the management of the Learning Management System (LMS), multimedia content creation, and blended delivery (virtual, in-person, e-learning). Contribute to the design and execution of phishing simulation campaigns, gamified learning initiatives, and behaviour change programmes.
• Communication and Engagement: Develop effective security communication campaigns that promote awareness and behavioural change at all organisational levels. Create briefings for management, dashboards, and reports that translate training effectiveness metrics into tangible business impact. Collaborate with security operations and corporate leadership to integrate security messages into corporate communications and change initiatives.
• Content and Campaign Management: Maintain a comprehensive library of training materials, templates, and multimedia assets related to security. Design targeted awareness campaigns on emerging threats, compliance requirements, and seasonal security topics. Measure programme effectiveness through pre/post-training evaluations, phishing test metrics, and behavioural analyses.
• Governance and Measurement: Ensure that all training programmes comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate policies. Define KPIs and success metrics to evaluate training effectiveness (completion rates, knowledge retention, phishing test click rates, policy adherence). Maintain documentation, training records, and compliance evidence for audit and accreditation purposes.

SUCCESS INDICATORS:

• Security training programmes that measurably reduce human factor-related incidents and improve compliance with policies.
• Improving success rates in phishing simulations quarter on quarter, with high and continuous employee engagement.
• A mature and scalable training ecosystem capable of adapting to evolving threats and business needs.
• Strong cross-functional collaborations that integrate security culture into business decision-making processes.
• A team capable of delivering innovative and high-impact training experiences that are genuinely appreciated and memorable for employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational Background: Preferred certifications such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), ATD Master Trainer, CompTIA Security+ (focusing on Security Awareness) or equivalents. Experience in security operations, phishing simulation platforms, or behavioural analysis tools. Familiarity (preferred) with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and training analytics platforms. Experience in regulated sectors or large enterprise contexts.
• Technical and Soft Skills: Essential requirements include a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, human risk factors, and awareness frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls, behavioural sciences). Excellent communication skills, particularly in translating complex security concepts for non-technical and diverse audiences. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating with senior leadership in security, HR, legal, and business functions. Experience managing training programmes or leading cross-functional awareness initiatives. Ability to independently manage project responsibilities with clear awareness of individual accountability.
• Preferred Requirements: Ability to design and deliver complex, multi-format training programmes and elaborate awareness campaigns. Experience in security operations, phishing simulation platforms, or behavioural analysis tools. Ability to make pragmatic decisions and operate closely with the business. Proven problem-solving skills (prospective and lateral thinking) applied to complex challenges in training and communication.
• Language Skills: English C1.

WHAT WE OFFER: Our reference collective labour agreement is the CCNL for Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation; Work mode: Hybrid. Contract category: Employee. Contract type: Permanent. Salary range: €35,110.40 - €54,348. RAL: Thirteenth month; Business results-related bonuses. Welfare vouchers worth €250 annually; Opportunities for continuous professional development and soft skills training; Well-being: we prioritise the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people, offering multiple solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the level of classification and the economic proposal based on objective criteria that emerge during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities provided by current regulations.

We look forward to your application: please send your CV within three weeks of the job announcement opening.

SELECTION PROCESS: After collecting applications, CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and identified. Selected candidates will undergo an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, motivational and attitudinal, followed by a technical in-depth interview with the Business. At the end of the process, feedback will be provided to the candidate, whether the outcome is positive or negative.